Category: FED-15 Explained (Podcast)

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 161: IRMAA Brackets and Smart Retirement Timing

July 28, 2026 STWS

Katelyn discusses two important planning topics that can have a lasting impact on retirement costs: understanding Medicare's 2026 IRMAA income brackets and choosing a retirement date with tax consequences in…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 160: Inflation in Retirement + Planning for a Longer Retirement

July 21, 2026 STWS

Inflation and longevity are two challenges facing today's federal retirees. In this solo episode, Katelyn explains how rising costs and longer life expectancies can impact retirement income—and what federal employees…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 159: FERS Survivor Benefits + New 530A “Trump” Accounts Explained

July 14, 2026 STWS

Federal employees making retirement decisions and families looking at new savings opportunities for children will find plenty to consider in this episode. Dan and Katelyn break down two important topics…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 158: OPM Retirement Timeline + Schedule Policy Career Explained

July 7, 2026 STWS

Federal employees approaching retirement or following recent workforce developments may have questions about what to expect. In this episode, Dan and Katelyn explain OPM's retirement process and discuss the recent…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 157 TSP Beneficiaries vs. Your Will + Should You Keep FEGLI in Retirement?

June 30, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two retirement planning decisions that are often overlooked but can have lasting financial consequences: keeping beneficiary designations current and deciding whether FEGLI still makes sense after…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 156 IRMAA Medicare Costs & FEHB Retirement Eligibility Rules

June 23, 2026 STWS

Dan and Jen break down two often-overlooked retirement risks that can significantly impact federal employees: hidden Medicare premium increases and maintaining health insurance eligibility into retirement.

FED-15 Explained (Podcast) Federal Agency News FEDLife & The Fed15 Podcast: Federal Employee Retirement & Benefits Talks

The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 155 FAFSA Changes & Financial Aid + Will Feds Get a Pay Raise in 2027?

June 16, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss how recent FAFSA changes may impact federal families planning for college, and what federal employees should know about the growing conversation around a potential 2027 pay…

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 154 USPS FERS Funding Pause + SECURE 2.0 Catch-Up Contributions

June 9, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement planning developments affecting federal employees: the USPS FERS funding pause and the enhanced catch-up contribution opportunity available to those ages 60–63.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 153 RMD Planning Before It’s Too Late + How to Delay Social Security to 70

June 2, 2026 STWS

Dan and Katelyn discuss two important retirement income decisions: preparing for required minimum distributions (RMDs) and determining whether delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 makes sense.

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The Fed15 Podcast | Ep. 152 Tax Diversification in Retirement + Planning for Long-Term Care Costs

May 26, 2026 STWS

Katelyn and Dan discuss how federal employees can create more tax flexibility in retirement and prepare for one of the largest potential retirement expenses: long-term care.